Lagos Creates 2024: Participants, stakeholders hail ‘groundbreaking’ program

The inaugural Lagos Creates Content Creation Training Program concluded on November 26, 2024, to great acclaim, with the creative community touting its far-reaching impact.

The three-day event culminated at the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, in a celebration that brought together hundreds of creatives, innovators, and thought leaders for networking and inspiration in an atmosphere of festivity.

The event featured keynote addresses from prominent figures, among them Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who underscored the importance of empowering young creatives in Lagos.

Panel sessions were led by Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso; Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Lagos State on New Media, Mr. Jubril Gawat; and industry experts such as Olufunke Phillips, Serah Donald, A.A. Presley, Elozanam, and Martha Ehinome.
The sessions dwelt and dissected the intricacies of the creative industry and the diverse opportunities available in Lagos.

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, represented at the milestone event by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture, Mrs. Oloruntoyin Atekoja, reaffirmed the Lagos State Government’s dedication to supporting the creative industries as key drivers of economic growth and cultural promotion.

Speaking on behalf of the governor, she said: “Lagos Creates was born out of a vision to empower young creatives in our vibrant city, providing them with the skills and resources they need to thrive in the digital economy. The program has been a fantastic platform for learning, collaboration, and growth, and it has truly transformed lives.”

Participants of the three-day program commended the organisers for creating insightful content and for entrenching a sense of community for everyone connected to the program.
“Lagos Creates Live Event was a game-changer for me,” said a doctor-turned-content creator couple. “This is our first chance to learn the nitty-gritty of content monetisation and connect to a vibrant community of creatives.”

The organisers expressed their gratitude to attendees, speakers, and partners for making the event a resounding success.
“We’re thrilled with the turnout and feedback,” said Ms. Serah Donald, Lagos Creates co-founder.
“This is only the beginning. Our goal was to create a platform that celebrates creativity and empowers people to live their best lives in Lagos, Nigeria, and we’re proud to have achieved that.”